Most scholarships are based on merit and academic achievement. However, they are still considered part of a financial aid package. Federal regulations require that the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Financial Aid Services take into account all scholarships/resources when determining the student's eligibility for financial aid awards. Per Federal regulations, a student's financial aid (grants, work-study, loans) and scholarships/resources cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance (Cost of Attendance includes Tuition and Fees, Room and Board, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, and Transportation).
Note: Need-based aid (grants, work-study, and subsidized loans) must remain within a student's financial need.
Need is calculated as follows:
Cost of Attendance
– Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
– Resources
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= Need
As a result, scholarships/resources often cause a dollar-for-dollar reduction in financial aid awards, including grants.
Scholarships
Click on the link below for more information and links to outside scholarships:
Note for graduate students:
When you are searching for funding, you should contact your academic department for information on merit-based scholarships, fellowships and other forms of grant assistance.